In supporting the fight against resurgent terrorism in the Middle
East, the NDAA authorizes $1.8 billion in funding for counter-ISIS
efforts via the Train and Equip Programs in Iraq and Syria. To support
the continued mission in Afghanistan, the legislation authorizes $4.9
billion for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund. Importantly, the NDAA
also authorizes 4,000 additional visas through the special immigration
status under the Afghan Allies Protection Act. The legislation also
authorizes $705 million for Israeli cooperative missile defense
programs. The NDAA authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish the Asia-
Pacific Stability Initiative, a funding mechanism that has the
potential to reshape the U.S. approach to this important region,
reassure our allies and partners, and send a resounding message to our
potential adversaries about the strength of our commitment.
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